Blues for Mister Charlie is James Baldwin's second play. It was published in 1964. It is dedicated to the memory of Medgar Evers, and his widow and his children, and to the memory of the dead children of Birmingham." In the aftermath of Richard Henry's murder, Lyle's trial gives way to a reflection upon racism in America. The play is loosely based off of he Emmett Till murder that occurred in Money, Mississippi before the Civil Rights Movement began. 'Mister Charlie' is a phrase used by African Americans that refers to the white man. Meridian Henry, a Negro Minister. Tom, Ken, Arthur,... Juanita, Lorenzo, Pete, all Negro students. Mother Henry, Meridian Henry’s mother. Lyle Britten, a white storeowner. Jo Britten, Lyle’s wife. Parnell James, editor of the local newspaper. Richard, Meridian Henry’s son. Papa D., owner of a juke joint. Hazel, Lillian, Susan, Ralph, Ellis, Rev. Phelps, George, all white townspeople. The State Counsel for the Bereaved Congregation of Rev.
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| Author: | James Baldwin |
| Genre: | Play |
| Year published: | 1964 |
| Number of editions: | 8 |